Ascot Park Race 9 - OLPHERT CONTRACTING LTD MBL PACE
SIDE HUSTLE (7) resumes after finishing ninth at his latest appearance at this track on April 26. Talented and has plenty of upside. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position. Has the talent to take care of this field. RAKMACKNRA (1) won two back at Central Southland Raceway from a nice gate. Drew wide last start and was never a genuine threat, beaten 16 metres into fourth at Central Southland Raceway over 2400m. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Won't find this any harder and he can bounce back straight away. RACK'EM UP (5) is the next best after finishing runner-up over 2200m at Gore Raceway last time out. CARRERA HOMBRE (4) is worth some thought despite his last-start sixth over 2200m at Gore Raceway on September 27.

Driver: Nathan Williamson
Stats
Comments
OK last start but sure to be better for it. Excellent prior. Stick with him.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 17/09/2026 | 24 | 3YO+ R39 to R41 MOB. PACE | $10,808.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 2:00.10 | 9 |
| 16.4L | $2.60 |
| 1/13 | 24/08/2026 | 22 | 3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE | $25,438.00 | Winton | 1609m | Good | Max Hill | 1:57.20 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/9 | 02/08/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | Wyndham | 1609m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 1:57.40 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/6 | 24/07/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Riley Black
Stats
Comments
Not worst in his Gore 6th. Takes on a couple of smarties here. Rough hopes.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 01/10/2026 | 4 | 3YO+ R38 to R44 MOB. PACE | $10,808.00 | Wyndham | 2200m | Good | Madison Kyle | 1:59.60 | 8 |
| 43.0L | $59.20 |
| 11/11 | 27/09/2026 | 291 | 2YO+ R41 to R55 MOB. PACE | $12,773.00 | Gore | 2200m | Easy | Riley Black | 2:03.60 | 3 |
| 40.4L | $151.20 |
| 10/11 | 10/12/2025 | 14 | R43 to R50 MOB. PACE | $11,790.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 2:04.5 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $21.90 |
| 4/12 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | 3YO+ R42 to R45 MOB. PACE | $11,000.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Wilson House | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $15.30 |
| 2/7 | 20/11/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $9,125.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Michael House | 2:02.0 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $5.10 |
| 1/10 | 06/11/2025 | 15 | 3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $9,650.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Wilson House | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
| 6/11 | 22/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R38 to R39, with cond. MOB. PACE | $7,860.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Olivia Thornley | 7 |
| 7.5L | $43.60 | |
| 2/7 | 15/10/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. PACE | $7,300.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 5 |
| 9.7L | $14.00 | |
| 7/11 | 08/10/2025 | 7 | 5YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $7,860.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Olivia Thornley | 9 |
| 15.3L | $11.70 | |
| 1/7 | 01/10/2025 | 13 | 4YO+ R35 to R36 MOB. PACE | $7,300.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Olivia Thornley | 5 |
| 5.1L | $4.70 |

Driver: Alex Milne
Stats
Comments
Worked early in his Winton 6th & ran OK. Handy with luck on his side.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R39 to R41 MOB. PACE | $10,808.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Alex Milne | 2:00.10 | 4 |
| 21.0L | $30.20 |
| 4/7 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | R40 to R60 MOB. PACE | $10,494.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Easy | Alex Milne | 1:58.70 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $21.80 |
| 1/9 | 03/09/2026 | 10 | 3YO+ R35 to R37 MOB. PACE | $9,475.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Alex Milne | 2:01.30 | 8 |
| 2.2L | $9.30 |
| 8/10 | 24/08/2026 | 15 | 3YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE | $11,580.00 | Winton | 1609m | Good | Alex Milne | 1:55.70 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $12.30 |
| 5/8 | 09/08/2026 | 198 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE | $10,230.00 | Invcargill | 1700m | Slushy | Alex Milne | 1:57.80 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $14.60 |
| 6/12 | 23/01/2026 | 10 | 3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $15,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | John Morrison | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $8.20 |
| 6/10 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $9,650.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Henry Sail | 1 |
| 32.3L | $13.60 | |
| 10/14 | 06/01/2026 | 4 | 3YO+ R38 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE | $12,420.00 | Wyndham | 1800m | Good | John Morrison | 1 |
| 43.0L | $8.20 | |
| 4/9 | 02/01/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. PACE | $11,370.00 | Cent Otago | 2000m | Easy | John Morrison | 1 |
| 13.2L | $9.80 | |
| 13/13 | 27/12/2025 | 6 | 3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE | $12,210.00 | Gore | 2200m | Good | John Morrison | 4 |
| 199.1L | $2.70 |

Driver: Blair Orange
Stats
Comments
Not too far away in his recent southern starts. Could sneak into a combos spot.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 27/09/2026 | 17 | 2YO+ R41 to R55 MOB. PACE | $12,773.00 | Gore | 2200m | Easy | Brent Barclay | 2:03.60 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $21.10 |
| 5/7 | 10/09/2026 | 62 | R40 to R60 MOB. PACE | $10,494.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Easy | Brent Barclay | 1:58.70 | 4 |
| 13.4L | $7.30 |
| 9/11 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R43 to R49 MOB. PACE | $17,685.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Bob Butt | 1:58.60 | 4 |
| 19.4L | $22.80 |
| 4/10 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE | $15,440.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Bob Butt | 1:58.50 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/12 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R41 to R50 PACE JUN.D | $16,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Seth Hill | 1:58.10 | 9 |
| 12.9L | $5.10 |
| 4/12 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | 2YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE | $16,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Bob Butt | 1:57.00 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $1.90 |
| 8/9 | 29/05/2026 | 210 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE | $17,055.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Bob Butt | 2 |
| 23.1L | $2.00 | |
| 1/8 | 20/05/2026 | - | R35 to R62 PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Bob Butt | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 07/05/2026 | - | R35 to R80 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Seth Hill | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 31/10/2025 | 154 | 3YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Maurice McKendry | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 | |
| 3/10 | 30/05/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ Up to & including R56 MOB. PACE | $33,775.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Maurice McKendry | 1 |
| 4.6L | $2.70 | |
| 4/8 | 23/05/2025 | 13 | 3YO+ R51 to R54 MOB. PACE | $18,600.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Zachary Butcher | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 |

Driver: Carter Dalgety
Stats
Comments
Excellent in his brave Gore 2nd. Right in the fight with a repeat effort.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 01/10/2026 | 4 | 3YO+ R38 to R44 MOB. PACE | $10,808.00 | Wyndham | 2200m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 1:59.60 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/11 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | 2YO+ R41 to R55 MOB. PACE | $12,773.00 | Gore | 2200m | Easy | Andrew Drake | 2:03.60 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $39.80 |
| 6/14 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R42 to R45 MOB. PACE | $14,490.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Jonny Cox | 1:57.40 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $89.20 |
| 0/11 | 06/09/2026 | 21 | 3YO+ R44 to R50 SpecHcp PACE | $9,825.00 | Methven | 2400m | Heavy | Jonny Cox | 2:21.30 | 2 |
| 267.3L | $31.90 |
| 6/11 | 16/08/2026 | 9 | 3YO+ R39 to R45 MOB. PACE | $12,773.00 | Kurow | 2000m | Good | Jonny Cox | 1:58.00 | 11 |
| 4.3L | $5.90 |
| 5/11 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R39 to R52 MOB. PACE | $13,755.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Jonny Cox | 1:56.50 | 10 |
| 16.4L | $136.20 |
| 9/10 | 31/07/2026 | 68 | 4YO+ R46 to R54 MOB. PACE | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Jonny Cox | 2 |
| 15.1L | $85.40 | |
| 11/13 | 24/05/2026 | 7 | R41 to R55 SpecHcp PACE | $20,350.00 | Timaru | 2600m | Good | Andrew Drake | 2 |
| 83.4L | $75.30 | |
| 10/11 | 17/05/2026 | 2 | 4YO+ R45 to R60 SpecHcp PACE | $14,738.00 | Rangiora | 2600m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 2 |
| 26.9L | $13.40 | |
| 7/11 | 15/05/2026 | 28 | 3YO+ R44 to R55 MOB. PACE | $18,176.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 7 |
| 7.5L | $41.90 |

Driver: Matthew Williamson
Stats
Comments
Battling in recent southern outings. This looks no easier. Rough hopes.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 01/10/2026 | 4 | 3YO+ R46 to R53 MOB. PACE | $10,950.00 | Wyndham | 2200m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 1:59.40 | 2 |
| 45.7L | $37.40 |
| 10/11 | 27/09/2026 | 11 | 2YO+ R41 to R55 MOB. PACE | $12,773.00 | Gore | 2200m | Easy | Matthew Williamson | 2:03.60 | 8 |
| 37.7L | $47.10 |
| 1/7 | 16/09/2026 | 24 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $7,300.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Adam White | 2:05.00 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $7.50 |
| 9/9 | 23/08/2026 | 28 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $7,580.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Easy | Adam White | 2:03.80 | 9 |
| 32.3L | $7.80 |
| 3/7 | 26/07/2026 | 70 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $9,125.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Easy | Michael House | 2:01.10 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $3.50 |
| 2/12 | 17/05/2026 | 25 | 3YO+ R39 to R45 MOB. PACE | $11,000.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Gavin Smith | 2:00.60 | 9 |
| 2.2L | $19.80 |
| 9/12 | 22/04/2026 | 14 | 5YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $10,000.00 | Banks Pen | 2000m | Dead | Nikita Burton | 8 |
| 29.6L | $16.90 | |
| 1/10 | 08/04/2026 | 14 | Up to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE | $7,720.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 8 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 | |
| 6/8 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $9,300.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 6 |
| 7.8L | $3.90 | |
| 4/10 | 18/03/2026 | 17 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $7,720.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 9 |
| 9.4L | $2.70 |

Driver: Brent Barclay
Stats
Comments
Excellent in his trials to prepare. Looks poised for a big returning effort.
Last Starts 164 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | 3YO C&G MOB. PACE | $60,000.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Slushy | Brent Barclay | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 53.8L | $25.30 |
| 10/10 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | 3YO C&G MOB. PACE | $19,300.00 | Winton | 1609m | Fast | Brent Barclay | 1:54.1 | 11 |
| 32.3L | $7.60 |
| 1/5 | 29/03/2026 | 18 | 3YO C&G MOB. PACE | $17,550.00 | Wyndham | 2400m | Slushy | Brent Barclay | 2:03.0 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
| 7/7 | 11/03/2026 | 82 | 3YO+ R41 to R47 MOB. PACE | $10,038.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Brent Barclay | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 29.6L | $2.40 |
| 3/7 | 19/12/2025 | 5 | 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $22,813.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Brent Barclay | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $7.90 |
| 1/10 | 14/12/2025 | 18 | 2YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE | $12,063.00 | Winton | 1609m | Fast | Brent Barclay | 1:52.7 | 10 |
| 2.2L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 26/11/2025 | 17 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $10,950.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Brent Barclay | 8 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 | |
| 2/9 | 09/11/2025 | 21 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $11,370.00 | Winton | 1609m | Good | Brent Barclay | 5 |
| 2.2L | $2.30 | |
| 4/11 | 19/10/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $11,790.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Nathan Williamson | 3 |
| 5.6L | $13.70 | |
| 1/5 | 14/03/2025 | - | 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Winton | 1609m | Good | Brett Gray | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Peter Hunter
Stats
Comments
Battling away in recent outings. Cops a nasty draw & may need some luck.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 27/09/2026 | 17 | 2YO+ R41 to R55 MOB. PACE | $12,773.00 | Gore | 2200m | Easy | Peter Hunter | 2:03.60 | 9 |
| 19.9L | $68.80 |
| 7/7 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | R40 to R60 MOB. PACE | $10,494.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Easy | Peter Hunter | 1:58.70 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $27.40 |
| 9/10 | 03/09/2026 | 4 | R40 to R55 MOB. PACE | $10,615.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Peter Hunter | 2:00.10 | 9 |
| 17.8L | $47.50 |
| 6/7 | 30/08/2026 | 21 | R43 to R59 MOB. PACE | $10,950.00 | Gore | 2200m | Slushy | Peter Hunter | 2:00.80 | 5 |
| 236.7L | $36.60 |
| 1/8 | 09/08/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE | $10,230.00 | Invcargill | 1700m | Slushy | Peter Hunter | 1:57.80 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.90 |
| 6/8 | 26/07/2026 | 45 | 3YO+ R35 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | Winton | 1609m | Easy | Peter Hunter | 1:55.30 | 6 |
| 35.0L | $57.30 |
| 10/10 | 11/06/2026 | 10 | R42 to R55 MOB. PACE | $12,545.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Rory McIlwrick | 6 |
| 29.6L | $79.10 | |
| 7/8 | 01/06/2026 | 137 | R48 to R60 MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Easy | Nathan Williamson | 3 |
| 67.2L | $49.00 | |
| 11/11 | 15/01/2026 | 9 | 3YO+ R47 to R55, R56 to R60 with cond. MOB. PACE | $12,773.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2200m | Good | Ellie Barron | 4 |
| 188.3L | $80.90 | |
| 13/14 | 06/01/2026 | 18 | R40 to R55 MOB. PACE | $15,525.00 | Wyndham | 2600m | Good | Brent Barclay | 13 |
| 78.0L | $42.70 |